Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a Band 6 nurse to join one of our Community Nursing teams based at Trinity House in Ashford, Kent. The service operates seven days a week from 8am - 6pm. These extended working hours allow more flexible working for anyone looking for more flexible hours. Weekend working is generally on a 1:4 ratio with days off during the week.
There are two teams supporting patients registered with GP practices working in the Ashford area and surrounding villages within the Ashford Primary Care Network.
Each team has two senior nurses who take responsibility for a defined geographical area and provide clinical leadership to their Band 5, Band 4, and Band 3 staff. The team will work together to manage caseloads, delivering a high-quality service.
Main duties of the job
Candidates will be expected to be experienced nurses with relevant transferable clinical skills. Candidates wanting to move to a community setting with advanced clinical skills or expertise will be considered. KCHFT is keen to support development and therefore, candidates without the specialist District Nurse qualification or having a recognized advanced clinical skills/module will be considered for trainee posts.
Using the named nurse model, we want to allow nurses to spend more time with patients, promoting self-management where possible, and improving patient lives.
Staff will be required to drive their own car and are able to claim mileage costs and access the NHS car lease provision, following their probationary period.
Together we can empower you to really make a difference to patients' lives. The very different world we are living in at the moment has given us the opportunity to rethink how we provide our services here at KCHFT. Successful applicants are required to have the qualification level specified in the person specification in order to carry out the job; however, we do welcome applicants from individuals wishing to further their knowledge and skills and to gain this recognized qualification, which we will support. Therefore, if you do not have the essential qualification for the role, this may not be an automatic barrier to you being offered an interview.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, and excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves on being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
As a flexible working friendly organization, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that suits us both.
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you; their contact details can be found in the job advert.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way, we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered health care professional (NMC registration). Health-related degree and evidence of relevant postgraduate development at Level 6. Evidence of specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples: specialist practitioner district nursing, non-medical prescribing; mentorship, coaching, clinical expertise).
* PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE, or Certificate in Education. Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study. Working towards Master level study.
Experience
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in area of practice. Practical experience in managing health-related projects/complex caseloads. Supporting others (mentor/educator/supervisor) experience.
* Experience of leading and managing teams. Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay/E-roster/AT-P/RIO).
Knowledge
* Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services. Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months.
Skills and abilities
* Understanding of training needs in relation to post. Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize, and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organizational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups. Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
Personal attributes
* Ability to motivate and organize others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change. Ability to work under pressure. Flexible and adaptable. Valid driving license and access to a car for work purposes.
Ability to manage
* Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner. Ability to prioritize care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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